Hello Everyone!
I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts on "Travel Tubas." I am going to be in a situation for work where I will be unable to play my regular horns for a couple months, but I might be able to bring something smaller with me. I didn't ever think this is something I would even consider, but wessex and schiller both make small mostly tuba shaped bits of metal. I don't expect either option to really be a "useable for ensemble" kinda of instrument, but maybe they can be a way to maintain some face while away. For under a thousand dollars that schiller tuba could be a fun party toy and potentially helpful for my situation, or maybe its just a $900 paperweight.
Thank you for reading my ramble, hopefully some of it made sense. I look forward to hearing your insight.
Travel Tuba - Practical or Paperweight?
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Re: Travel Tuba - Practical or Paperweight?
Because a travel tuba’s size presents a compromise, I wanted the best playing qualities I could get. I have had a Meinl-Weston ‘Trolley’ F for many years. Some time later, I ordered a 5th valve as well. This instrument has exceeded my expectations. As per it’s raison d'être, I have mostly used it for travel, but I play it regularly, so as to be always up to speed on it’s performing characteristics.
I have yet to find a perfect practice mute for a regular tuba.
This player makes a good case for it: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fNRF0buv2Q8
K.
I have yet to find a perfect practice mute for a regular tuba.
This player makes a good case for it: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fNRF0buv2Q8
K.
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YFB-822 F
YFB-621 F
PT-10 F Clone
MackMini F
YBL622 B-TB
YSL891Z TB
Xeno Bb/C Trps
Taylor Bb/C Trp
Eclipse C Trp
Yamaha C Pic
Lawler C7 Trp
Osmun Corumpet
Carol Pocket Trp
Schagerl Gansch Horn
Monette Ajna Trumpet